Novak Djokovic Triumphs Over Alexander Zverev in Thrilling French Open Quarterfinal

Epic Quarterfinal Clash at Roland Garros
In a thrilling quarterfinal match at the French Open 2025, Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic faced off against German player Alexander Zverev on June 4 at Court Philippe-Chatrier. The match featured an incredible 41-shot rally that captivated the audience.
Djokovic secured his place in the semifinals by defeating Zverev in four sets with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. This victory marked Djokovic's 13th semifinal appearance at Roland Garros and his 51st across all Grand Slam tournaments. The 38-year-old initially lost the first set, surprising the Paris crowd, as he had previously won all his sets in the earlier rounds.
Highlight of the Match: The 41-Shot Rally
The standout moment of the match was undoubtedly the breathtaking 41-shot rally that occurred in the fourth set. At a critical juncture, Djokovic was leading 3-2 but found himself facing a breakpoint at 30-40. In a remarkable display of endurance and skill, he outlasted Zverev in a lengthy exchange, ultimately winning the point with a precise forehand shot that left Zverev unable to respond.
The crowd erupted in applause, giving Djokovic a standing ovation for his exceptional performance and resilience.
Continuing the Quest for Grand Slam Glory
With this victory, Djokovic's pursuit of his fourth French Open title and a historic 25th Grand Slam title remains alive. He is set to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals on June 6.
Currently tied with Australian legend Margaret Court at 24 Major titles, Djokovic is among the few male players, including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, to have won 20 or more Grand Slam titles. He made history by becoming the male player with the most Grand Slam titles after winning his fourth US Open in 2023.
Recently, Djokovic also achieved the milestone of 100 match wins at Roland Garros, becoming only the second player after Rafael Nadal to reach this landmark.